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UTC Tue, 14/05/2024

Some 30 years ago I replaced the fuel line on my 1950’s Atco Lightweight with a length of standard transparent plastic petrol hose.

It now needs replacing again.

I recall the original pipe I replaced was a transparent ribbed plastic hose with I believe a coil of wire inside to provide extra strength.

It would be nice to use this original style ribbed pipe again; does anybody know of a source for this?

Thanks.

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sparkymike Sat, 18/05/2024

I did a quick search on Ebay under " reinforced plastic tube" and found  clear plastic pipe with coiled wire. That particular one only went down to 10mm. bore, so I guess not small enough for your purpose, but a wider search might give a result."

It said it was for fuel.water, aquarium etc.

Mike.

sparkymike Sun, 19/05/2024

I typed in "Wire reinforced fuel pipe " on Ebay and found one seller with pipe down to 6mm inner diameter. From China, but probably where all the other sellers get their stock from !!

Mike.

wristpin Sun, 19/05/2024

I think that the spring is just to stop the tube kinking / pinching on tight bends. I’ve made my own for critical situations using standard tube plus “by the foot” compression spring from the usual source

UTC Tue, 28/05/2024

Thank you Mike & Wristpin and my sincere apologies for not responding earlier.

Yes, this is the type of reinforced fuel pipe I recall was fitted. It will be nice to see it fitted again, I'll order a length of the 6mm.

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